1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Paul is not out to big-note himself. He is not on an ego trip boasting that he has it sorted and he is the only one worth following. Not at all. Paul is to be ...
Read More »The Wise and Foolish Virgins – Two Different Kinds of Christians
In the parable of the 10 virgins, some people mistakenly suppose the foolish virgins, who are shut out of the presence of the bridegroom, are unbelievers. But scripture shows a different reality: “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet ...
Read More »Jesus is Coming Soon… Or Not!
If I had a penny for every time I’ve heard the phrase “Jesus is coming soon,” I’d be a couple thousand dollars richer. I bet many others will agree. For years Christians from all over have been declaring that Jesus is coming back very soon, but He is yet to ...
Read More »After the Pale Horse: The Rapture and The Tribulation
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures ...
Read More »Here Today–Gone Tomorrow
When the earthquake struck in Nepal a few days ago, video footage showed people going about their day as usual. Tourists were sightseeing and snapping photos. Natives were walking to work or to a friend’s house to visit. Children were playing in the streets just as innocently as any other ...
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